WM · 11 hours ago
Engineer IV
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expWM is a leader in providing comprehensive waste management services, seeking an experienced Engineer IV to oversee engineering and construction at solid waste disposal facilities. The role involves managing landfill construction projects, maintaining relationships with regulators, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Engages, directs, and manages professional consulting firms that perform a variety of work tasks at solid waste facilities, such as preparing permit applications and construction plans, conducting site monitoring, preparing regulatory submittals, etc. Will be responsible for final work product
Maintains a strong working relationship with regulators and serve as a direct line of communication on technical and permitting matters between regulatory agencies and operating sites. This will include representing WM in permit meetings, hearings, and site inspections. Act as a professional representative for WM as a community liaison, at technical conferences and other forums
Manages landfill construction projects from overseeing the preparation of construction plans to final approval. Tasks will include managing consultants, contractors and budgets, preparation of bid documents, bid letting, contract administration, coordinating contractors, construction quality assurance firms, and materials order and delivery
Actively manages and tracks capital budgets for engineering and construction projects and report to local management and corporate using Company procedures
Coordinates landfill capacity tracking to help manage this key asset. This will include developing airspace calculations and completing capacity projections; as well as working with landfill managers to develop efficient fill sequencing plans and schedules for cell construction and closure timing
Provides continuous evaluation of sites for adherence to construction and permit documents and for site expansion potential through regular site visits. Be proactive in pursuing and obtaining required or beneficial permits and/or permit modifications
Collaborates with other professionals and subject matter experts within WM to provide innovative, cost effective engineering solutions to identified or potential operational, environmental, and compliance issues at landfills, transfer stations, hauling operations and other businesses in your area and potentially across the Company. Provide technical expertise and direction to management and other functional areas such as finance, legal and safety to present a clear path to resolution
Participates in review of acquisitions and coordination and evaluation of divestitures, including proforma modeling assistance and interaction with corporate and executive management during due diligence
Assists in training and provide mentorship and supervision of WM technical staff assigned to your team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Engineering or similar area of study
7 years of experience (in addition to education requirement)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Stock Purchase Plan
Company match on 401K
Paid Vacation
Holidays
Personal Days
Company
WM is North America's leading provider of integrated environmental solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2023 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.95B2024-10-31Post Ipo Debt· $5.2B
2024-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2023-07-27Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
James C. Fish
Chief Executive Officer
John Morris
President and Chief Operating Officer
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